FOIA Team Lead
Akima
Lead FOIA team, oversee staff, review/redact requests, ensure compliance.
3 days ago ago
$120,000 - $140,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Silver Spring, MD
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Operations & Maintenance
Logistics
IT Services
Sector Specialisms
Facilities & Ground Logistics
Information Technology
Aerospace Solutions
Protective Services
Systems Engineering
Mission Support
Government Security Operations
Detention Management Operations
Role
What you would be doing
foia redaction
team lead
record search
stakeholder communication
data reporting
performance metrics
- Apply FOIA and Privacy Act exemptions accurately to protect sensitive or exempt information.
- Serve as the team lead, providing guidance, quality review, and mentorship to FOIA staff.
- Apply FOIA exemptions and prepare recommendations for redactions and release determinations.
- Work closely with the Program Manager and Government COR to communicate project status, identify risks, and implement process improvements.
- Support onboarding, training, and continuous development of FOIA team members.
- Conduct detailed searches, analysis, and processing of records responsive to FOIA requests.
- Represent the FOIA program in meetings, briefings, or coordination sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare Vaughn indices and litigation support materials as needed.
- Ensure team outputs comply with FOIA, Privacy Act, the E-Gov Act, and agency-specific guidance.
- Redact and prepare records for release using Adobe Acrobat Pro or other approved tools.
- Draft professional correspondence and responses on behalf of the agency.
- Communicate with requesters, stakeholders, and internal program offices to clarify requests and provide updates.
- Maintain accurate records and data entry in FOIA tracking systems.
- Ensure all released records meet agency standards for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Support reporting and data calls for program leadership and oversight entities.
- Review FOIA requests to determine appropriate actions and statutory response deadlines.
- Monitor progress toward performance metrics, including backlog reduction and timeliness goals.
- Coordinate daily task assignments, monitor workloads, and ensure timely completion of disclosure requests.
- Evaluate and analyze disclosure requests to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Support complex or sensitive case reviews requiring subject-matter expertise or interagency coordination.
What you bring
10+ years
bachelor's
foia
adobe acrobat
senior
analytical
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in FOIA processing, disclosure review, or information management.
- Experience supporting federal agencies or working in a regulated environment; prior HHS experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Studies, Information Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver under tight deadlines, and ensure team accountability for quality and compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of FOIA statutes, the Privacy Act, and related case law.
- Proven experience in a senior or lead FOIA role, supervising and mentoring other staff.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and electronic redaction software.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors.
- Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
- Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions.
- Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets.
- Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners.
- Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities.
- Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.
- Operate with honesty, transparency, and fairness.
- Foster teamwork and value the diverse perspectives of our people.
- Dedicated to delivering creative solutions and continuous improvement.
- Strive to exceed customer expectations in all that we do.
- Consistently deliver high-quality services and strive for continuous growth and development.
Net Zero by 2050
Long-term Sustainability Goal
Achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 reflects a commitment to combating climate change and reducing the carbon footprint.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainable practices across operations.
- Supports energy efficiency initiatives and implements waste reduction practices in operations.
- Encourages environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across the supply chain.
- Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
- Values diverse perspectives and strives to create an inclusive workplace culture.
- Has set specific goals to increase diversity at all levels of the organization.
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